roxyshoe

I can help, perhaps!

1. GPA - they will consider you if your human services experience, letters of rec, and SoP are really impressive, I think it's always worth a try but definitely apply to reach and safety schools and everywhere in between.

2. GRE - Like you said, most MSW programs do not ask for GRE scores. If you get above average scores they are worth sending to schools who don't ask because of low gpa. I know Berkeley and UNC Chapel Hill are two schools that do require GRE scores, and from what I recall they want scores that are above average but don't have to be anything ridiculously high. I would just call the office of admissions for the particular programs and ask what their typical scores are.

3. My personal opinion is to submit your applications asap and then submit your transcript when it's ready. It is pretty doubtful they will reject you before you have a chance to turn in the transcript, seriously these programs can take forever.

Mac's seem to hold up a lot better, though I have only had mine for 8 months...it is still in great shape and holds soooo much more on its harddrive than my p.c did. I went through so so many problems with my p.c (it was an H.P) that I ended up paying more than I would have for a Mac in repair costs. I finally gave up and got a Mac, and I love it. It is also WAY lighter. I could never bring my H.P to class because of its weight, but I bring my macbook pro everywhere

I am really happy that I am becoming a social worker. I know it will be extremely challenging and rough at times, but knowing that I will have people like you all in my courses, etc., will make it all easier and all the more worth it

Mapletree - Everything you said is very poignant. I hope the O.P will read it and begin to understand where everyone is coming from.

O.P - Thanks for your comment. I was nice to you in my post, but the truth is that I felt the same way as others on this thread, but did not choose to point it out. I know these comments have been harsh for you to hear, but I think it would do you well to take them to heart and learn more about ways you can become a better social worker. No one on this forum is perfect, and you just happened to be the one to lash out. It could have happened to any of us in the wrong place/wrong time, so don't feel too targeted. Just please understand where we are coming from, and please don't call ANYONE else a bitch or dimwitted, etc. All of that only exasperates our feelings.

I am really happy that I am becoming a social worker. I know it will be extremely challenging and rough at times, but knowing that I will have people like you all in my courses, etc., will make it all easier and all the more worth it

Mapletree - Everything you said is very poignant. I hope the O.P will read it and begin to understand where everyone is coming from.

O.P - Thanks for your comment. I was nice to you in my post, but the truth is that I felt the same way as others on this thread, but did not choose to point it out. I know these comments have been harsh for you to hear, but I think it would do you well to take them to heart and learn more about ways you can become a better social worker. No one on this forum is perfect, and you just happened to be the one to lash out. It could have happened to any of us in the wrong place/wrong time, so don't feel too targeted. Just please understand where we are coming from, and please don't call ANYONE else a bitch or dimwitted, etc. All of that only exasperates our feelings.

Thought you all might be interested in the newest rankings according to U.S news for Social Work programs.

Happy that my program got bumped to tie at #1 with WUSTL!!!

http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-health-schools/social-work-rankings

Thanks for the advice!! I will do this for U Chicago now.

AND YES. I AM ABOUT TO SEND MY ACCEPTANCE SO PUMPED!!!

I really hope it is possible. I plan on getting a part-time work-study job, but then again I don't want to overburden myself. =/

O/T but omg, why must you have that username? Now I feel like it is a bad omen. Like, a really bad omen.